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Bunnies don't like being put on their back anyway as they think it is 'prey' that put them on their back. My little Storm is only ever put on his back when it is absolutely necessary and he despises it, twisting and kicking about so you're little man could just be doing the same. If you're not happy with the results of the check up then you can always ask for the opinion of another vet though.
I would advise not laying your bunnies on their backs anymore unless for health reasons where you have to check their bums or tummies and can't do so any other way. Although the look like they are enjoying it, they quite simply are not. They literally freeze in fear and their heart rates slow down whilst they are on their back, however once you turn them back over again their heart rate dramatically increases again as they prepare to run away (like what they would so in the wild).
so please dont judge my animals not every one is the same. Thank you and i wont stop doing it as i know my rabbits more then anyone. If he continues to do that yes i will stop but it has never been an issue before with him.. but obviously if its turned into one, i will know hes my bunny and i will know when hes in discomfort automatically.. bunny mummys intuition and i dont ask for judgement on what i do with my rabbits as i am very in tune with them and they are very loving and love me very much so i cant be doing anything wrong when i hold them, they kiss me, come for cuddles etc every single one of them so i have no concerns and obviously if hes decided he doesnt like it, i wont do it anymore but please unless you know my rabbits, dont pass judgement on how i handle them. 
I wasn't judging you about it, I was just saying that a lot of bunnies look like they are enjoying in and look very calm when in reality they're not. The reason they often stop panicking etc is because they quite literally freeze in fear. No-one here is trying to judge you at all as we all care a huge amount about our bunnies and other people's bunnies, but as you have seen we also care about each other as we know how stressful and heart breaking certain situations can be. I will simply stating what virtually all research suggests but if you are confident that your bunnies are several of the very few bunnies that do enjoy it then I'm actually envious of you and you are very lucky haha. Just remember that no-one here is judging or targeting you and that we're all just trying to be there for you and helpMy rabbits love being on their back always have, it comforts them, they are very happy with it, that's the first time that's ever happened with any of them, its always been their comfort since 8 weeks old as ive had them along time, i often cuddle them like babies and have many photos of them all happy and relaxed straight on their backs including my little one, this only happened since last night but he might be frightened from last night or from vets which might be why he did that on his back but it's definitely not something any of my rabbits dislike as Id not do it otherwise.
My rabbits do it enjoy it but thanks for concern and i dont appreciate the judgement, all animals are different. When my phoebe was terrified, in shock etc and suffering from breathing problems i lay her neatly on her back in my arms and she calmed instantly, breathing restored, ive done it ever since and she finds it very comforting and even kisses me
Yeah i will try see the specialist just not sure when i will be able to. its a long drive so id not be able to afford a cab but i will definitely get him there but im hoping hes okay, they are suspecting a parasite and hes being treat for that so hopefully that clears it up and if not we'll manage whatever is thrown our way but he was perfectly fine with vet today and his main concern was the leisons on his back. Xx
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No no, I'm not here to judge and it sounds like you know your babies down to a teeThank you
It seemed like judgement. I will never put harm upon my rabbits and my rabbits are the most loving tentative rabbits who adore me. I can cuddle them hours and they will enjoy it the whole time. If they disliked it as you say they would fight me, they would run from me and they most certainly wouldn't let me hold them. I know them inside out. I know that they hate being picked up so their legs are dangling, I know how they hate being held, hate being picked up, I know what they dislike and like. My eldest has been with me nearly 3 years now. My middle 2 years she's been with me and she adores lying on her back more then any, I've done it since she was around 6 weeks old. She loves it, its a comfort for her as a little bunny who was dying and for me who saved her life. She sees it as a comfort. I can cuddle and rock them like babies no matter how bizarre that seems, they love being on their belly lay on my chest too. Its just them and who they are. I know all their dislikes and likes. If you dare try pick them up wrong they run for the hills so i always teach people how to pick them up and how to hold them, dont ever let their legs dangle when holding, i know them inside out and i love my animals so much i notice every tiny detail. I always will. I have had rabbits hate it in the past but i know my rabbits and will always know them better then anyone, i'm a good pet owner i notice everything even the minute details and i have seen them freeze in fear before.
Its like my cats.. cats are meant to hate water... Marvel adores bubble baths... He plays in the bubbles and water whilst im bathing.. Cats are meant to hate having their belly scratched.. my kitten Marla adores having her belly scratched.. no animal is the same and you cant go off research. .. you go off what is best for your pets and learn whats best for them because none of them will be the same. Also cats are meant to hater hoovers and all mine have in the past.. well Marvel loves the hoover and tries to catch it when im hoovering. I will always use my instinct on the animal.. pay attention to the animal and its needs.. i never research these things because it is down to the animal what they like and what they dislike.. its not down to us as humans to decide that. We learn from our animals.. they don't learn from us.
I only mentioned it as some rabbit owners are very very inexperienced and need to have these sorts of things mentioned as they will have had no clue, but I can see that you definitely aren't inexperienced 
I had two rabbits in my teenage years who hated being held full stop! Haha xx
I know rabbits and cats are obviously different, but my cat gets covered in scabs due to allergies from where she scratches and sometimes they can be quite big.
